Descriptions: School of Theology

DOCT 468-01A: Christianity in Latin America & Among U.S. LatinosCross-listed with HHTH 468-01ATaking a historical and cultural studies approach with attention to theology, this course examines the impact, conflicts, and transformation Christianity made and continues to make in Latin America and among U.S. Latinos. It explores the confluence of indigenous, Iberian, and African traditions, expressions of popular religion and devotion, the rise of Protestant evangelicalism, current debates related to immigration and Catholic social teaching, and present day Roman Catholic ministerial interests within a Latino context. In addition to the use of primary and secondary source readings, visual imagery will be used to explore these perspectives and themes.

HHTH 468-01A: Christianity in Latin America & Among U.S. LatinosCross-listed with DOCT 468-01ATaking a historical and cultural studies approach with attention to theology, this course examines the impact, conflicts, and transformation Christianity made and continues to make in Latin America and among U.S. Latinos. It explores the confluence of indigenous, Iberian, and African traditions, expressions of popular religion and devotion, the rise of Protestant evangelicalism, current debates related to immigration and Catholic social teaching, and present day Roman Catholic ministerial interests within a Latino context. In addition to the use of primary and secondary source readings, visual imagery will be used to explore these perspectives and themes.

SPIR 468-01A: The Practice of Discernment in PrayerWe will explore how our personal image of God evolves as we discern God's ways of being present to us in prayer and in life. By both studying and practicing discernment of spirits we can become sensitive to inner movements, understanding where they come from and where they lead us. The course includes an introduction to the practice of lectio divina applied to our lived experience.PREREQUISITE: None. GRADING: satisfactory / unsatisfactory